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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 3, 2007 23:14:40 GMT -5
 Hello Friends... This forum opened exactly 4 years ago (July 2003) and it has never stopped. This forum has been open 24/7 for four years. And it is simply pooped out. Okay, seriously, I was thinking that right now, with main web site soon to be closing down, that this would be a good time for the forum to go on vacation. Therefore at 11 a.m. (PST) on July 4, 2007 this forum will be on vacation for the rest of the month. This means you will be able to access the forum, but you will only get a message page which says the forum is closed. This message page will look like the forum - but you won't be able to get into the forum to read or post messages. I felt after four years we could all use a little reflecting, regrouping, revamping, re-examining and refreshing. I know I sure can. I've been too much involved with this forum for four years and the only way to get away is to put the forum on vacation. This is not the closing of the forum. It will be back around August 1 or 2. Thank you friends for being here and for contributing to this crazy and wonderful forum. Please stay in touch with me and let me know how you're doing. you can contact me at kandronline@yahoo.com or at christmusicsite@yahoo.comSayonara... See you soon... |
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Post by beaner on Jul 4, 2007 6:18:32 GMT -5
Hi Rick, I'll miss everyone, as I do when I literally go on vacation, but it will be nice to "see" everyone when we we all get back from "vacation". So till then, everyone have a wonderful break, enjoy the rest of July with family and friends. Stay healthy and may God be with all of you!  Happy Summer!! Beaner (Mary Ann) p.s. Make sure that you still keep checking Carpenterville. It's a very busy summer for me this year but I'm still trying to get in there whenever I can and after July 28th, my new deck outside of C-Ville is expected to be built so that will be nice to see also.  Take care |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jul 4, 2007 10:00:28 GMT -5
Checking my mail while in Chicago, and am quite taken aback by this - as you said, Rick, perhaps some time away will be a good thing. Guess one thing is for certain, we're about to find out.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 4, 2007 11:24:20 GMT -5
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Post by beaner on Jul 4, 2007 11:31:57 GMT -5
I wondered about that. Great idea, Rick!
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Post by wisejester7 on Jul 4, 2007 12:31:08 GMT -5
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Post by wisejester7 on Jul 4, 2007 12:44:08 GMT -5
Hi Rick, I'll miss everyone, as I do when I literally go on vacation, but it will be nice to "see" everyone when we we all get back from "vacation". So till then, everyone have a wonderful break, enjoy the rest of July with family and friends. Stay healthy and may God be with all of you! Happy Summer!! Beaner (Mary Ann) p.s. Make sure that you still keep checking Carpenterville. It's a very busy summer for me this year but I'm still trying to get in there whenever I can and after July 28th, my new deck outside of C-Ville is expected to be built so that will be nice to see also. Take care I'm looking forward to Carpenterville's growth! |
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Jul 4, 2007 12:49:40 GMT -5
With the impending closure of the main web pages, it is sad to see the forum to be "on vacation" as well.
On the positive side, as the adage goes, "absence makes the heart grow fonder." However, the approximately one month break could inadvertently steer regular forum members (as well as prospective visitors) away to seek other venues. The loss of momentum and the energy required to reestablish the camaraderie and rapport here could be very challenging.
Come what may, I shall miss all of you and wish you all the best.
... So much to say
And as we go from day to day
... Let's take a lifetime to say
"I knew you well"
For only time will tell us so ...
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"sleeping in the arms of the cosmos..."
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Post by Dave on Jul 4, 2007 15:13:16 GMT -5
Well, we're all gonna be forced to leave our keyboards behind, and perhaps walk outside. I've been doing that for over a month now, so I'll adapt well.
But, just in case, there's the .mp3 player...
I'll be sleeping on the beach if anyone needs me...I believe that I can almost see the Honolulu City Lights from my boat to sail, which is sailing on the tide.
I hear that the cheeseburgers are great in paradise...sail on, everyone!
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Post by ps11932 on Jul 4, 2007 15:17:28 GMT -5
Due to varying circumstances I've had trouble being around the Forum much lately so in a sense a break (even a mandated one) is sort of a relief; I see wisdom in it. I will miss everyone though- I love being around here and you all will be much in mind and prayer this month. I'll still be listening to The Carpenters- as will many of you, I'm sure, and we'll come back with many fresh thoughts and ideas!
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 5, 2007 7:33:53 GMT -5
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